Drawing inspiration from 'The Big Short,' a movie that uncovers the players who saw the 2007-08 housing crash coming and capitalized on it. Discover how mortgages function as loans to purchase or refinance properties, with the property itself serving as collateral. In this episode, I explain the dynamics of the world of banking, where institutions make money from interest, fees, and selling mortgages to investors.From mortgage types like FHA, VA, and USDA loans to the challenges of short-term rentals, we decode concepts that empower you to make informed decisions in your financial journey.Follow @airbnbwithd and visit airbnbwithd.com to download the Airbnb PreLaunch Planner!